2 h. ago PIA privatization efforts stall again as foreign investors show no interest

KARACHI – The Privatization Commission has once again failed to attract foreign investor interest in the sale of Pakistan International

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3 h. ago Saturday 21 June 2025: World Music Day, Yoga Day, Optimism Day,[Father’s/Mother’s Day] .

Amb. Salahuddin Choudhry Music’s Life [“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and that which cannot remain silent.”]

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4 h. ago UK pound buying rate increases against Pak rupee – 21 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Saturday registered gains as the buying rate

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7 h. ago Tragedy strikes family welcoming Hajj pilgrims as dumper truck overturns on SUV

KARACHI: Two members of a family were killed, and two others injured when a speeding dumper truck overturned onto their vehicle on Rashid Minhas Road early Thursday. The victims were part of a convoy heading to Jinnah International Terminal to welcome relatives returning from Hajj. The deceased were identified as 55-year-old Shaheena Naeem and her […]

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7 h. ago SHCC introduces online registration for clinics and hospitals

KARACHI: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has launched an online platform for the registration and licensing of clinics and private hospitals across the province. This initiative follows an agreement between SHCC and the Sindh Business One Stop Shop (SBOSS) under the World Bank-funded Competitive & Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) project. Dr. Khalid Hussain Sheikh, […]

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14 h. ago India must accept indus waters treaty or face another war: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, warned India to honour the Indus Waters Treaty. He said if India refuses, Pakistan will wage another war — and this time, all six rivers will belong to Pakistan. Bilawal returned from diplomatic visits to the US and Europe and was warmly welcomed in Karachi. Addressing […]

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14 h. ago Debit and Credit Card Cash Withdrawal, Annual Fees Updates in Pakistan from July 2025

KARACHI – Banks in Pakistan continue to charge fees for debit and credit card cash withdrawals to cover costs like

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15 h. ago Bilawal claims diplomatic victory over India, says Pakistan’s narrative dominates global media

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and head of the recent diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared on his return that Pakistan has defeated India on the diplomatic front. Speaking in Karachi, where he received a warm welcome, Bilawal said India failed to isolate Pakistan, and instead, Pakistan’s narrative dominated the global media. Bilawal explained that the […]

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16 h. ago China, Pakistan, Bangladesh commit to deeper cooperation at first trilateral summit

KARACHI: China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation across various sectors at their first-ever summit held in Kunming, China, this week. The meeting, which took place in Yunnan province, was attended by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong representing China, Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique representing Bangladesh, and Additional Secretary Imran […]

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18 h. ago Ishaq Dar calls for swift progress on industrial parks to boost investment

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has urged authorities to accelerate the development of industrial parks. He emphasized that these parks must meet international standards to attract local and foreign investment. Dar made these comments while chairing a high-level committee meeting focused on the Karachi Industrial Park project at the Pakistan […]

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19 h. ago Karachi, Sindh weather: Rains expected in coastal, southeastern districts

KARACHI – Rains and gusty winds are expected in coastal areas and southeastern districts of Sindh on Friday night and

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19 h. ago Iran’s internet blackout fuels fear and misinformation amid war with Israel

As the Iran-Israel war enters its second week, most Iranians remain cut off from both the world and each other due to a near-total internet blackout. Since the conflict began on June 13, the public has struggled to access vital information, leaving families unable to confirm the safety of loved ones and unsure about where […]

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21 h. ago Per tola gold falls to Rs357,000 as prices continue downward trend in Pakistan

KARACHI – Gold prices slide again in local market as prices mirror the global downturn on June 20, 2025. Data

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21 h. ago Pakistan celebrates global recognition of 18 universities in QS 2026 rankings

Eighteen universities from Pakistan have secured places in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, highlighting progress in higher education. The rankings, published by UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds, cover over 1,500 institutions across more than 100 countries. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad remains Pakistan’s top institution, ranking 354th globally. It is followed by NUST at joint 371st, while University […]

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22 h. ago Pakistan seeks stronger energy and mining ties with Russia at St. Petersburg forum

Pakistan actively pushed for stronger ties with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Federal Energy Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the Pakistani delegation and met key Russian officials to discuss expanding cooperation. During a meeting with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental […]

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22 h. ago Melbourne stars confirm Haris Rauf will stay this BBL season

Melbourne Stars have confirmed that Haris Rauf will remain part of their team for the upcoming Big Bash League season. General Manager Max Abbott said Haris is a fan-favorite and plays an important role in the squad. Players respect him and enjoy learning from him. Abbott added that the team rejected a draft pick from […]

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23 h. ago Ali Shamkhani alive and stable after Israeli attack, denies death rumors

Ali Shamkhani, top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, survived a serious injury in an Israeli airstrike on June 13. The attack hit his home during the first phase of a wider Israeli military operation. Some media outlets wrongly claimed he had died. However, Iranian state media later confirmed he was alive. Shamkhani’s condition is now […]

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23 h. ago Hezbollah declares full support for Iran, threatens action against Israeli strikes

Hezbollah has openly declared its support for Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East, warning that it will not remain silent in the face of Israeli and American aggression. The announcement came from Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Thursday through a statement posted on Telegram. Qassem stated that Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance are […]

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24 h. ago Pakistan’s education spending falls to historic low amid worsening school dropout crisis

The federal government’s spending on education has hit a historic low, raising concerns about the future of millions of children, especially in underprivileged areas. According to Save the Children, despite the announcement of an “education emergency” last year, around 26 million children—one in every three—remain out of school in Pakistan. This alarming figure places Pakistan […]

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24 h. ago SHC directs access for Sindh Acting Governor Awais Qadir Shah to Governor House

KARACHI – The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed the relevant officials to allow access to Acting Governor Sindh

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